Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | San Diego Toreros to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 9:30 PM ET / Nov 13, 7:30 PM MT |
| Venue | Jenny Craig Pavilion |
| Game setting | San Diego Toreros at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction favors San Diego Toreros. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction is whether San Diego Toreros can create useful possessions without giving Chicago State Cougars extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between Chicago State Cougars and San Diego Toreros appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: Chicago State Cougars this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | California Baptist Lancers | Away | Win | 81–62 |
| Nov 09, 2026 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | Home | Loss | 67–82 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | Away | Win | 66–54 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Texas Longhorns | Away | Loss | 59–109 |
For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, Chicago State Cougars went 2-2 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: San Diego Toreros this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Colorado Buffaloes | Away | Loss | 75–83 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Tarleton State Texans | Home | Win | 96–90 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Biola Eagles | Home | Win | 79–62 |
For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, San Diego Toreros went 2-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Chicago State Cougars | — | N/A |
| Moneyline | San Diego Toreros | — | N/A |
| Spread | Chicago State Cougars | N/A | N/A |
| Spread | San Diego Toreros | N/A | N/A |
| Total | Over | N/A | N/A |
| Total | Under | N/A | N/A |
For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Chicago State Cougars show 7-25 overall in 32 recorded games, 5-6 in the listed home games and 2-19 in the listed away games. There were 7 games decided by five points or fewer, with 2 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for San Diego Toreros show 12-21 overall in 33 recorded games, 9-8 in the listed home games and 2-11 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Chicago State Cougars | San Diego Toreros |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 32 | 33 |
| Record in those games | 7-25 | 12-21 |
| Points per game in those results | 65.8 | 74.5 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 76.1 | 77.9 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 32.0 | 33.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 40.5 | 44.4 |
| Three-point percentage | 31.8 | 35.3 |
| Free-throw percentage | 74.2 | 75.6 |
| Rebounds per game | 31.1 | 31.7 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 10.7 | 10.2 |
| Assists per game | 11.7 | 16.1 |
| Turnovers per game | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Steals per game | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Blocks per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
The table supports Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: Chicago State Cougars last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Away | California Baptist Lancers | W | 81-62 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | South Carolina State Bulldogs | L | 67-82 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Away | Incarnate Word Cardinals | W | 66-54 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Away | Texas Longhorns | L | 59-109 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Away | Long Island University Sharks | L | 75-79 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | Wagner Seahawks | L | 61-80 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Away | Long Island University Sharks | L | 56-73 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W | 70-51 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Home | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | L | 59-60 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Away | Le Moyne Dolphins | L | 63-81 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Chicago State Cougars contains 10 verified games, with a 3-7 record, 65.7 points scored and 73.1 allowed per game. For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against California Baptist Lancers on Nov 11, 2026: 81-62 from the perspective of Chicago State Cougars. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 69.6 for and 77.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 81-62 against California Baptist Lancers; the toughest was 59-109 against Texas Longhorns.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: San Diego Toreros last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Away | Colorado Buffaloes | L | 75-83 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Home | Tarleton State Texans | W | 96-90 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Biola Eagles | W | 79-62 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Neutral | Seattle U Redhawks | L | 56-58 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Neutral | Loyola Marymount Lions | W | 66-62 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | Portland Pilots | L | 74-87 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Away | Oregon State Beavers | L | 82-92 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | Loyola Marymount Lions | L | 65-77 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Home | San Francisco Dons | L | 79-92 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Home | Portland Pilots | W | 71-58 | 2025–26 |
The results window for San Diego Toreros contains 10 verified games, with a 4-6 record, 74.3 points scored and 76.1 allowed per game. For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Colorado Buffaloes on Nov 10, 2026: 75-83 from the perspective of San Diego Toreros. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 74.4 for and 71.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 79-62 against Biola Eagles; the toughest was 74-87 against Portland Pilots.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction is how Chicago State Cougars and San Diego Toreros handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For San Diego Toreros, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Chicago State Cougars, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Chicago State Cougars at 45.5% effective field-goal shooting and San Diego Toreros at 52.1%. The difference is 6.6 percentage points, favoring San Diego Toreros. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 10.5 for Chicago State Cougars and 12.5 for San Diego Toreros. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Chicago State Cougars, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Chicago State Cougars: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Chicago State Cougars cover 32 completed games and a 7-25 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 65.8 points for and 76.1 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against San Diego Toreros, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Chicago State Cougars was 40.5% from the field and 31.8% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against San Diego Toreros, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Chicago State Cougars is 45.5%, and 31.3% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against San Diego Toreros: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Chicago State Cougars averaged 17.5 attempts per game and converted 74.2%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. San Diego Toreros needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 11.7 assists and 10.5 turnovers per game for Chicago State Cougars, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against San Diego Toreros: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Chicago State Cougars another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 31.1 total rebounds per game, including 10.7 on offense and 20.4 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, San Diego Toreros needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Chicago State Cougars recorded 8.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against San Diego Toreros, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
San Diego Toreros: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for San Diego Toreros cover 33 completed games and a 12-21 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 74.5 points for and 77.9 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Chicago State Cougars, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for San Diego Toreros was 44.4% from the field and 35.3% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Chicago State Cougars, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for San Diego Toreros is 52.1%, and 43.1% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Chicago State Cougars: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, San Diego Toreros averaged 15.5 attempts per game and converted 75.6%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Chicago State Cougars needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 16.1 assists and 12.5 turnovers per game for San Diego Toreros, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Chicago State Cougars: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives San Diego Toreros another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 31.7 total rebounds per game, including 10.2 on offense and 21.5 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Chicago State Cougars needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, San Diego Toreros recorded 7.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Chicago State Cougars, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Chicago State Cougars: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Akanmu | F | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Armari Carraway | G | 6′ 0″ | Senior |
| Kameron Foman | F | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Najee Graham | G | 6′ 4″ | Junior |
| Lyonel Hodges Jr. | F | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
| Ben Kalonji | C | 6′ 11″ | Senior |
| Davius Loury | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Will Lovings-Watts | G | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Malik Olafioye | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
| Jaylen Pazon | G | 6′ 5″ | Junior |
| Kaleb Popotte | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Mike Price | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Malek Robinson | G | 6′ 0″ | Sophomore |
| Foday Sheriff | F | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Andre Stanton | F | 6′ 11″ | Freshman |
| Lohan Stephane Djiya | F | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Landon Bussie as head coach for Chicago State Cougars. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
San Diego Toreros: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Aviles | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Nick Del Bosque | G | 6′ 0″ | Junior |
| Boden Grant | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Davion Hill | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Jevon Hill | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Chace Holley | G | 6′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Sekou Konneh | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Brannon Martinsen | F | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Terry McMorris | F | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Antonio Munoz | F | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Braylon Roman | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Dusty Stromer | G | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Jose Roberto Tanchyn | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| Caleb Versher | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Marqui Worthy Jr. | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists J.R. Blount as head coach for San Diego Toreros. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction is Jenny Craig Pavilion. San Diego Toreros has the familiar home environment, while Chicago State Cougars must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 9:30 PM ET / Nov 13, 7:30 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction has San Diego Toreros generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Chicago State Cougars wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Chicago State Cougars can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If San Diego Toreros starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Chicago State Cougars and San Diego Toreros, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction selects San Diego Toreros to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction. San Diego Toreros is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, Chicago State Cougars can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Chicago State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is San Diego Toreros after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Chicago State Cougars depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: San Diego Toreros to win.